Neuro-Ophthalmology Physician

MxD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University offers a full-time faculty role for a board-certified neurologist fellowship-trained in Neuro-Ophthalmology. This position features a blend of patient care and teaching opportunities, with access to advanced clinical facilities and research collaborations. Join a prestigious team dedicated to advancing patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Requires commitment to clinical and/or basic science research.
• Eligibility for licensing in Illinois is expected.

Responsibilities

• Clinical practice focused on outpatient care.
• Education of residents and medical students.
• Involvement in research and clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical practice

Research

Education

Board Certification in Neurology

Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology

Job description

Rush University has an excellent full time faculty opportunity for a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship-trained in Neuro-Ophthalmology.

The Neuro-ophthalmology service is housed in the Division of Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology within the Department of Neurological Sciences. Duties include clinical practice as well as the education of residents and medical students. Clinical duties are focused on outpatient care, with shared coverage of inpatient neuro-ophthalmology consultation. There are dedicated outpatient clinic rooms for neuro-ophthalmologic practice with on-site Humphrey Visual Field and OCT machine within the Neurology clinic space.

The Neuro-Ophthalmology service at Rush University Medical Center works in close partnership with the Department of Ophthalmology and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved ophthalmology resident teaching and clinical supervision, as well as shared conferences with the Rush Eye Center. Further inpatient clinical opportunities are also available as well as other blended practice models integrating additional subspecialty interests such as Headache, Neuroimmunology or Stroke. At Rush, there are ample opportunities to develop the career of your choosing with opportunities to explore interest as a clinician educator and/or collaborate with faculty on research interests.

Currently, the Neuro-Ophthalmology has their clinical presence mainly at our downtown Chicago campus of Rush, although practice opportunities at other Rush sites can be explored. In addition to providing patient care, our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and can engage in clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future. This is an excellent opportunity for a Neuro-ophthalmologist to join the team at Rush University Health System.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong interest and prior commitment to clinical and/or basic science research

Board Certification and Fellowship training as well as eligibility for licensing in Illinois is expected